Everton striker Salomon Rondon studying to go into coaching
Everton striker Salomon Rondon is studying to go into coaching as he nears retirement, according to Sportsmail.
The 32-year-old took a Masters on Sports Management from the Johan Cruyff Institute in Barcelona and recently started a Masters on Sport Direction.
The Toffees ace is preparing ahead for life after hanging the boots, and he is already studying and undergoing the necessary training to take the proper steps into management.
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Rondon has spent more than a decade playing professional football at the top level and it is only right for him to have his mind on the future.
His Everton career has not taken off on an impressive note having neither assisted nor scored in eight Premier League appearances since moving to Goodison Park in the summer, and he will be hoping to open his account sooner rather than later.
Given his relationship with Toffees boss Rafa Benitez, it is safe to say he is in the right place if he is considering going into management.
Both worked together at Newcastle United and in China before their reunion at Everton, and the striker can learn a thing or two about coaching from the Spaniard and his staff.
Rondon has played under some top managers, and the only reason Rafa brought him to Merseyside was because he impressed during their time together at St. James’ Park.
Things have not gone how both would have imagined it, but there is a top Premier League striker somewhere in the Venezuelan, and the manager in Rafa will not stop until he brings it out.
In other Everton news, the Toffees are plotting January loan-to-buy bid for centre-mid hailed by Jack Grealish last month.
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